used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
Alcock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
continuitynounUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
uninterrupted connection or union
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
a quick look
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
layernounUS /ˈleɪər/
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
the light of the Moon
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
not any; not one
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
and nothing more
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
patchyadjectiveUS /ˈpætʃi/
irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
one of four equal parts
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
spurtedverbUS /ˈspɜːrtɪd/
past form of “spurt” — gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
not in physical motion
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
Vickers-Vimy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At a quarter past twelve Alcock took the Vickers-Vimy through the upper range, only to find a third layer of clouds, several thousand feet higher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading By then we must have climbed to about six thousand feet, although my log shows no record of our height at this stage.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading NIGHT Midnight came and went amid sullen darkness, modified only by dim moonlight and the red radiance that spurted from the motors' exhaust pipes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile, we were still between upper and lower ranges of cloud banks.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This, however, was patchy and without continuity, so that I was able to glimpse the stars from time to time.
